Engineering Services for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Project

The City of Winona, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide engineering services for its Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant project. The scope encompasses preparing plans and specifications for bid advertisement, evaluating bids, drafting contracts in accordance with LWCF and applicable laws, coordinating pre-construction meetings, inspecting ongoing construction, and advising city officials on contractor payments. The project is estimated to be valued between $50,000 and $200,000. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. on September 10, 2025, and must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "ENGINEERING PROPOSAL – Winona – 2024 LWCF" to the City Clerk or City Hall. The selection process involves a competitive evaluation based on qualifications, experience, and capacity, with a scoring system totaling 100 points, and the city reserves the right to reject any proposals. The contractual framework emphasizes compliance with LWCF, federal, state, and local regulations, without referencing specific FAR clauses or standard federal contract clauses. The solicitation encourages participation from Minority-owned and Woman-owned Business Enterprises and states that proposals will be evaluated on a points system, with negotiations conducted first with the highest-rated firm. The contract documents do not specify detailed terms regarding packaging, marking, or shipping of deliverables, nor do they include explicit attachments, exhibits, or referenced supporting materials beyond the scope of work. Inspection responsibilities are assigned to the engineering firm, which will conduct site inspections during construction, with final acceptance and payment decisions made by the city based on the engineer’s recommendations. There are no explicit requirements for security clearances, business size certifications, or detailed cost breakdowns; the only cost-related information provided is an estimated project value range. Overall, the process is structured around a formal proposal submission, evaluation, and negotiation to select an engineering firm capable of fulfilling the scope within the regulatory and project-specific framework established by the city.